SPC Board Members
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Tom Everitt - President
I was introduced to pickleball over 10 years ago when many would ask “what’s pickleball”? Now it is a sport recognized throughout the world. I became involved with the Sarasota Pickleball Club right from its inception in 2017 and have worked with other past and present Board members to create the dedicated pickleball courts now in place throughout the County and, hopefully, will continue to grow.
I obtained my teaching certification in 2020 and work with Club members, those new to the sport and those looking to improve their game. The Club has obtained its 501c (3) status and host clinics, open play and some of its certified instructors provide lessons to members and non-members alike. The membership of the Club grows continuously as it does throughout the country. We are constantly challenged to meet the demands of the ever-growing playing population and continue to work with both private and municipal facilities to meet these demands. I think this will be a continuing challenge for the Club and it will take the commitment of not only the Board but member volunteers.
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Kathy Meloche - Treasurer
I worked in an accounting office of a management company for almost 15 years prior to retirement. In 2023, I retired and there is nothing better!
Playing pickleball has been a great chance to get a little exercise and meet some really nice people. I look forward to being part of the future growth, camaraderie and fun the Sarasota Pickleball Club brings to the pickleball community.
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Cindy Isselee - Secretary
My husband and I moved from Weston, Connecticut to Sarasota in 2015. I am a retired Elementary Educator , having spent 35 years teaching young children . I am a private tutor to several elementary students students living in Sarasota.
I am a former tennis player, who stopped playing 25 years ago from an injury. After our move to Sarasota , I soon learned about Pickleball and began lessons at Colonial Oaks. I quickly developed new friendships that I cherish to this day. I usually play most days of the week.
I have volunteered yearly at The Sarasota Decorators Showhouse that benefit The Boys and Girl’s Club of Sarasota and also in the SPC Tournaments previously held. I am happy to be a Board Member of SPC because I truly believe in the club’s mission – one that benefits all the pickleball players of Sarasota.
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Cathy Denault - Vice-President/Director - Communications
After many years in retail human resources management, it is so refreshing to be involved in the fantastic sport of pickleball. I have always been active in physical activity and for 20+ years, taught aerobic fitness and dance as my avenue for release from a very hectic career.
When I was introduced to this pickleball game, I was quickly addicted, not only to the game itself, but to the community of people that I have met and associated with from all parts of the world just from playing pickleball! From day one of introduction, I have been an avid player, participant and volunteer in many pickleball activities, tournaments, Seniors Games and served as a Board Director on three major pickleball associations.
As a certified International Pickleball Teaching Pickleball Association (IPTPA) instructor, and a court dealer for several major pickleball companies, I am honored to have had the opportunity to teach so many people this great sport.